prof. Ing. Jiří Hirš, CSc.

2. round (applications submitted from 11.11.2013 to 13.12.2013)

1. Energy and Building Services in Smart Regions

   Research on performance of buildings and building services in the smart regions in relation to buildings with active energy balance, the use of energy from renewable sources and application of BIM system in a management. Is connected to project TAČR - Smart Regions.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

2. Energy Management of Buildings

   Research of energy utilization in buildings and aplication of effective management of energy systems operation. Project management, ecology, environment.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

3. Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings

   PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

4. Optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings

   PhD thesis focuses on the creation and optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiments and measurements insitu. The aim is to establish rules of operation of historic buildings, including the management and control of building services to meet the needs of the building and the stored archival materials.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

5. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

   PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

6. Simulation of energy performance of buildings and buildings services

   Utilization of simulation tools for the evaluation of theoretical models of nearly zero energy buildings and active buildings. Simulations will be complemented by experimental measurements on real buildings. (Links to the project: ANNEX 56 - IEA ECBCS)

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

7. Simulation of flow and pollutants in buildings

   Topic of doctoral thesis focuses on the application and verification of theoretical research methods airflow in buildings and external aerodynamics of buildings with the current transfer of moisture. The simulations can use the software Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

1. round (applications submitted from 03.05.2013 to 31.07.2013)

1. Energy and Building Services in Smart Regions

   Research on performance of buildings and building services in the smart regions in relation to buildings with active energy balance, the use of energy from renewable sources and application of BIM system in a management. Is connected to project TAČR - Smart Regions.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

2. Energy Management of Buildings

   Research of energy utilization in buildings and aplication of effective management of energy systems operation. Project management, ecology, environment.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

3. Evaluation of buildings by LCA, LCIA methods for sustainable buildings and protection of the environment

   To evaluate the impact on the environment is to be used to assess the influence of materials, technologies and energy needs for the operation of new and renovated buildings with special models used for example in computer programs Gabi, Eco-Bat, SimaPro. Objective of the thesis is analyzis of different materials, building technologies and energy measures to enable appropriate optimization of buildings and their components.

   Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.

4. Evaluation of buildings by LCA, LCIA methods for sustainable buildings and protection of the environment

   To evaluate the impact on the environment is to be used to assess the influence of materials, technologies and energy needs for the operation of new and renovated buildings with special models used for example in computer programs Gabi, Eco-Bat, SimaPro. Objective of the thesis is analyzis of different materials, building technologies and energy measures to enable appropriate optimization of buildings and their components.

   Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.

5. Evaluation of buildings by LCA, LCIA methods for sustainable buildings and protection of the environment

   To evaluate the impact on the environment is to be used to assess the influence of materials, technologies and energy needs for the operation of new and renovated buildings with special models used for example in computer programs Gabi, Eco-Bat, SimaPro. Objective of the thesis is analyzis of different materials, building technologies and energy measures to enable appropriate optimization of buildings and their components.

   Tutor: Sedlák Jiří, doc. Ing., CSc.

6. Ground-coupled Heat systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings

   PhD thesis focuses on the research use of land for energy for heating and cooling. The scope of work will be theoretical and experimental investigation of the thermal interaction between an building and ground and an optimal design of ground and foundation exchangers. The aim is to streamline obtaining geothermal energy of the elements of foundation structures and to develop a methodology for their design in the Czech Republic.

   Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

7. Heating and Ventilation of Historic Buildings

   Research concerning to analysis of riginal ventilation and heating systems in historic buildings, generalization of utilizable principles for present application, theoretical verifying of original solution functions and analysis systems renovation possibilities. Connection with planning research project in the field of unique technical systems design in the Czech republic.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

8. Heating and Ventilation of Historic Buildings

   Research concerning to analysis of riginal ventilation and heating systems in historic buildings, generalization of utilizable principles for present application, theoretical verifying of original solution functions and analysis systems renovation possibilities. Connection with planning research project in the field of unique technical systems design in the Czech republic.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

9. Heating and Ventilation of Historic Buildings

   Research concerning to analysis of riginal ventilation and heating systems in historic buildings, generalization of utilizable principles for present application, theoretical verifying of original solution functions and analysis systems renovation possibilities. Connection with planning research project in the field of unique technical systems design in the Czech republic.

   Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

10. Near Zero Energy Buildings

    Due to increasing energy consumption, the need for sustainable construction and directive of EU is necessary to design structures in passive houses, in order to reduce energy consumtion and improving the internal environment.

    Tutor: Kalousek Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

11. Near Zero Energy Buildings

    Due to increasing energy consumption, the need for sustainable construction and directive of EU is necessary to design structures in passive houses, in order to reduce energy consumtion and improving the internal environment.

    Tutor: Kalousek Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

12. Near Zero Energy Buildings

    Due to increasing energy consumption, the need for sustainable construction and directive of EU is necessary to design structures in passive houses, in order to reduce energy consumtion and improving the internal environment.

    Tutor: Kalousek Miloš, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

13. Optimization of design composition of green roofs

    Evaluation of practical experience in the application of vegetation systems without the use of soil on the roof structures of industrial buildings with controlled internal temperature in accordance with the requirements for building construction and the environment. The aim is to establish a methodological basis for the optimal design of a suitable type of green roof to incorporate into the design of the building. Collaboration with fy Saint Gobain.

    Tutor: Škramlik Jan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

14. Optimization of design composition of green roofs

    Evaluation of practical experience in the application of vegetation systems without the use of soil on the roof structures of industrial buildings with controlled internal temperature in accordance with the requirements for building construction and the environment. The aim is to establish a methodological basis for the optimal design of a suitable type of green roof to incorporate into the design of the building. Collaboration with fy Saint Gobain.

    Tutor: Škramlik Jan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

15. Optimization of design composition of green roofs

    Evaluation of practical experience in the application of vegetation systems without the use of soil on the roof structures of industrial buildings with controlled internal temperature in accordance with the requirements for building construction and the environment. The aim is to establish a methodological basis for the optimal design of a suitable type of green roof to incorporate into the design of the building. Collaboration with fy Saint Gobain.

    Tutor: Škramlik Jan, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

16. Optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings

    PhD thesis focuses on the creation and optimization of microclimate and energy performance of historic buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiments and measurements insitu. The aim is to establish rules of operation of historic buildings, including the management and control of building services to meet the needs of the building and the stored archival materials.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

17. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

18. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

19. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

20. Optimization of thermally activated building structures

    PhD thesis is focused on the optimization of Thermo Active Building Structures (TABS) used for heating and cooling buildings. Assumes the use of simulation methods, laboratory experiment and measurement INSITU. The aim is to provide recommendations for optimal design and control of TABS.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

21. Simulation of energy performance of buildings and buildings services

    Utilization of simulation tools for the evaluation of theoretical models of nearly zero energy buildings and active buildings. Simulations will be complemented by experimental measurements on real buildings. (Links to the project: ANNEX 56 - IEA ECBCS)

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

22. Simulation of energy performance of buildings and buildings services

    Utilization of simulation tools for the evaluation of theoretical models of nearly zero energy buildings and active buildings. Simulations will be complemented by experimental measurements on real buildings. (Links to the project: ANNEX 56 - IEA ECBCS)

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

23. Simulation of energy performance of buildings and buildings services

    Utilization of simulation tools for the evaluation of theoretical models of nearly zero energy buildings and active buildings. Simulations will be complemented by experimental measurements on real buildings. (Links to the project: ANNEX 56 - IEA ECBCS)

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

24. Simulation of energy performance of buildings and buildings services

    Utilization of simulation tools for the evaluation of theoretical models of nearly zero energy buildings and active buildings. Simulations will be complemented by experimental measurements on real buildings. (Links to the project: ANNEX 56 - IEA ECBCS)

    Tutor: Hirš Jiří, prof. Ing., CSc.

25. Simulation of flow and pollutants in buildings

    Topic of doctoral thesis focuses on the application and verification of theoretical research methods airflow in buildings and external aerodynamics of buildings with the current transfer of moisture. The simulations can use the software Fluent, CFX, or OpenFOAM.

    Tutor: Šikula Ondřej, prof. Ing., Ph.D.